Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest
Jun 13, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandThe Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.
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Harbor Happenings | Big crowd expected for protest on Point Fosdick Drive
Jun 10, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOrganizers expect a large crowd to protest the Trump Administration from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Olympic and Point Fosdick drives. The “No Kings” protest is one of hundreds taking place around the country on Saturday, which is President Donald Trump’s birthday. The government plans a military parade for
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Scenes from a parade: The 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade in photos
Jun 07, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPhotos of participants in the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade on Saturday, June 7.
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Did we take your picture at the Maritime Gig Festival?
Jun 07, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffWe took photos of the crowd at the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade. Did a photo of you or your loved one make our gallery?
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Harbor Happenings | Music in the air at Gig Harbor High
Jun 03, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonTwo high school band performances are this week, followed by a Harbor Winds concert on Sunday, June 8.
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2025 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know
Jun 02, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Maritime Gig Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Here’s everything you need to know for the Grand Parade, Blessing of the Fleet and more.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A nationally famous Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
Jun 02, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniOur previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column featured two questions of local history, both concerning Gig Harbor’s commercial fishing fleet. They are: Of all the men and women who worked on Gig Harbor commercial fishing boats, from 1868 to the present day, who was the best known during their time on a boat? Of all
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Croatia Day treats attendees to music, dance, and a newly opened netshed
Jun 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe festival on Saturday celebrated Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage and the refurbished and reopened Skansie Netshed.
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history
May 30, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandBurley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.
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State’s new Poet Laureate found his inspiration in Gig Harbor
May 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickDerek Sheffield grew up in Gig Harbor and taught at GHHS. The natural beauty and people of his hometown inspire his work.
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